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Following what can only be described as a chaotic couple of months in British politics, Liz Truss has been confirmed as Boris Johnson’s successor. On Tuesday, Liz Truss will officially be the new Prime Minister and will set out to be appointed by the Queen in her home in...
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On Monday 5th September 2022, Britain’s next Prime Minister will be announced. Either Liz Truss or Rishi Sunak will be invited to form a new government by Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth ll. However, there has been a slight change in protocol this year, with the Queen choosing to appoint...
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On the 7th of July Boris Johnson resigned. Conservative MPs are currently selecting their next leader. There were eleven, now there are three. They will be whittled down to two by MPs and be put to the membership. Felix Hawes talks us through what Conservative MPs and members may...
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After months of speculation, a vote of confidence in Boris Johnson’s leadership was triggered by the Conservative Party. 15% of the 359 membered parliamentary Conservative Party had to submit a confidence letter to Sir Graham Brady, of the 1922 Backbench Committee for such a vote to take place. The...
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The Downing Street 'parties' scandal has been going on for a long time and has escalated at unprecedented levels. The most recent update comes as the police have confirmed a grand total of 20 fines in the Partygate scandal. leading to calls for the PM's resignation. Impact's Hannah Walton-Hughes...
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Since Russia launched a large-scale invasion of Ukraine on 24th February 2022, there has been an outpouring of media coverage and public support throughout the West with leaders across the world condoning Putin’s actions. Grace Cloughton scrutinises the racial bias inherent in the West’s reaction when examined alongside western...
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The Prime Minister's "living with COVID" plan has been expected since before the government's parliamentary recess at the start of February. Impact's Hannah Walton-Hughes discusses what the lifting of restrictions could mean for the country, and what the overall response has been. ...